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"Am I Financially Aware?"
Self-awareness is probably one of the most important skills that is beneficial to our livelihoods. When we are self-aware, we make better...
laila53
Aug 30, 20246 min read


New Year, New Savings: College Edition
As college students start the new year and go back to college, they’re met with a variety of financing responsibilities for the new...

Briauna Chappell
Jan 9, 20242 min read


The Price Tag on Pet Ownership
Owning a pet can be deeply fulfilling emotionally, but sometimes draining financially. It can be difficult to decide if choosing to be a...

Samantha Ellis
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Money Manipulation: Understanding Financial Abuse
Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a pervasive problem in the United States, affecting approximately 10 million...

Samantha Ellis
Oct 19, 20233 min read


The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far: Family Dynamics and Finance
While many children learn about money in school, their first financial teachers are their parents. Children’s primary ideas about...

Samantha Ellis
Sep 28, 20234 min read


For Richer or Poorer: Building Financial Wellness in a Marriage
Divorce is one of the most stressful things a person can experience. While there are many different reasons a married couple might decide...

Samantha Ellis
Sep 12, 20234 min read


Meet the Team: Samantha Ellis
Exceeds Expectations, Inc. has a new addition! We are happy to welcome Samantha Ellis as our Fundraising Manager. Sammie brings a wealth...
laureninman01
Aug 29, 20232 min read


Lessons from My Girls FIRED UP Experience
Hi! I'm Savanna and I’m an active attendee in the Girls Financial Leadership program. I am here to tell you about my experiences in this...
laureninman01
Aug 24, 20232 min read


Family-Friendly Grocery Shopping
Hello Summer! It is officially the season that brings sunshine, vacations, and the joy of having the kids home from school. However, with...
laureninman01
Jul 13, 20233 min read


Meet the Team: Savanna Love
Exceeds Expectations, Inc. has a new addition! We are happy to welcome Savanna Love as one of our new Marketing Interns. Savanna brings a...
laureninman01
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Wealth and Well-being: Addressing the Link between Financial Stability and Mental Health
In our community, mental health and finances are often treated as separate domains, but the undeniable truth is that they are intricately...
laureninman01
May 31, 20234 min read


Understanding the Impact of ADHD on Personal Finances (And What to Do About It)
Are you one of the many who have stumbled upon the ADHD side of TikTok? While it can be relatable and informative, it's essential to...

Lauren Inman
May 17, 20233 min read


Meet the Team: Lauren Inman
Exceeds Expectations, Inc. has a new addition! We are happy to welcome Lauren Inman as our Director of Programs and Community Relations....
ashaw96
Apr 14, 20233 min read


Women in Finance to Watch and Love
Having the best of the best in personal finance helps all of us get better in our money journey. In celebration of Women's History Month,...
ashaw96
Mar 16, 20232 min read


Tips for Two: Two Tips to Help Couples Talk Finances
February – the month of love! Couples know that whether it’s February or any other time of the year, keeping up with finances is...
ashaw96
Feb 15, 20233 min read


Establishing "Spring Cleaning" Habits for Your Finances
Picture this: Every week on Sundays you never fail to wash clothes. You know how many socks you have, how many shirts you have, how many...
ashaw96
Jan 13, 20233 min read


Our 2023 Challenge: Ask for Help
The end of December brings timely reflection for us to think about how we spent 2022: What were the good parts? What were the worst...
AS
Dec 22, 20222 min read


3 Words to Help You Re-Define and Re-Align Your Financial Mindset.
Many of our mindsets about money have been influenced by family, society, and culture, which have played major roles in our development...
Marilyn Chappell
Jul 27, 20202 min read


What You Focus On Grows
Making sure the water reaches the roots.
Marilyn Chappell
Jul 20, 20202 min read


2020....Make Room
Many will add to their plates today with resolutions. Some will make room for what God has already promised. Are You adding or making room?
Marilyn Chappell
Jan 1, 20202 min read
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